Hi everyone, I'm new to xda forum and i don't know if this is the right section for this topic. I purchased two brand new sprint s9 phones at a very good price on ebay due to them being bad esn from unpaid bills , i always purchased bad esn phones and unlocked them to use outside the usa at about 10-15$ per phone via remote unlock. So i made this foolish mistake of not checking first if they could get unlocked for a cheap price like i used to do on my previous s8 and note 8 both from sprint ... now i got 2 brand new phones locked to sprint and as far as I've researched on the internet the only options to unlock them are some guys on ebay that demand minimum 150$ per unlock .... however i don't know of someone who had any success with their services ... 150$ for a unlock is a lot of money but it's still better than having 2 unusable smartphones... any news or any info regarding this topic is much appreciated... should i wait a few more weeks for a new unlocking method ? Anyone has had succes with the ebay unlocking services ? Please help me guys !
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Cheapest i find is imeigurus at 100usd. Even that is exorbitant. Even i have a s9 but i don't want to spend 100.
If anyone has a cheaper option, please post.
New unlock s9 plus
Hello to every one, in chinera beta test its able to.unlock for 89 credits,wich is equivalent to 10usd, i would lpve to try it but in my country i can't use paypal if any one could try or help.me remotly i would be super great.
maxx1990 said:
Hello to every one, in chinera beta test its able to.unlock for 89 credits,wich is equivalent to 10usd, i would lpve to try it but in my country i can't use paypal if any one could try or help.me remotly i would be super great.
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Yeah but you still need to have a licence.. just credits are not enough. Wait a few days.. eBay will have the unlocks under 20usd soon (now at 43.. it was $200)
I had my T-Mobile S9 unlocked by swiftunlocks .
So the implication is that these phones were stolen at one point?
Because if they weren't, you can ask sprint to unlock them. Depending on the circumstances, they might charge a fee.
Nye-uhls said:
So the implication is that these phones were stolen at one point?
Because if they weren't, you can ask sprint to unlock them. Depending on the circumstances, they might charge a fee.
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Stolen? Technically yes. Really stolen most likely not. I think these are phones that people signed up for promotions Buy 1 get 1 Free, they get the phone and then sell it. The pearson may even be paying the finance bill for the first phone and just getting the credit for the second, while pocketing the $400 from ebay. So Technically the phone belongs to Sprint until the full bill credits pay it off. But no one got their phone snatched. Maybe a few lost phones make it to ebay.
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Yeah but you still need to have a licence.. just credits are not enough. Wait a few days.. eBay will have the unlocks under 20usd soon (now at 43.. it was $200)
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Which one is most trusted on ebay? I can see now there so many services providing sprint s9 plus unlock. Did anyone try any of ebay sprint unlock service for s9 plus?
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Which one is most trusted on ebay? I can see now there so many services providing sprint s9 plus unlock. Did anyone try any of ebay sprint unlock service for s9 plus?
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I got mine done by reliance unlocks.. they are new to ebay but during chatting he said his website is up since 13yrs or so..
After buying.. start chatting on his website, don't wait for him to msg you (if you want it faster)
UnlockBoot team unlocked my Sprint S9 in less than 10 min. I'm using it now with T-mobile SIM. I recommend you to use them.
spopovvv said:
UnlockBoot team unlocked my Sprint S9 in less than 10 min. I'm using it now with T-mobile SIM. I recommend you to use them.
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Are they on ebay? Or do they unlock Sprint as well? I dint find them on ebay
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Are they on ebay? Or do they unlock Sprint as well? I dint find them on ebay
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There are so many sellers.. once it was 200usd.. Now all are doing around 20usd.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/253862596355
Reliance unlocks at 20usd
Some start at 18.5 too. Look at their feedback and purchase.
I used SamKey to unlock my Sprint S9....found a cheap website that gave me 3 credits for $18 and after 3 hours, my baby was unlocked. Waited til ver. 3 baseband update of the G960U1 (which was just two weeks away at the time lol) to be pushed out, and since then, I have VoLTE, a steadier LTE connection period with MetroPCS, and she feels a lot lighter on the OS. With more RAM available. I love this phone, even though there is no root for us Snappies based phones lol.
i used this seller https://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=mulenkachi, their website is gsmzambia i believe
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Are they on ebay? Or do they unlock Sprint as well? I dint find them on ebay
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No, this is a website.
I unlocked sprint s9 plus using the remote unlock. Now I am not receiving updates via OTA. Will unlocking the phone break the OTA updates. Is there any way to manually flash the updates.?
DarkDragon29 said:
I unlocked sprint s9 plus using the remote unlock. Now I am not receiving updates via OTA. Will unlocking the phone break the OTA updates. Is there any way to manually flash the updates.?
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Do you receive any error message when you try to update it
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Do you receive any error message when you try to update it
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It just says Already in latest version. But I know for sure that before unlocking there was an update pending for the November security patches. But after unlocking it shows October security patches are the latest.
Can anyone with sprint s9+ confirm which is the latest version of security patches. Thanks in advance.
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i used this seller https://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=gsmzambia, their website is gsmzambia i believe
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Thank you soooooo much, you saved my life. I didnt find them on ebay, but i just searched that name on google and i found them. They even helped me to flash the Unbranded/unlocked firmware.
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Anyone successfully used an unlocking service for their s6 edge? Any recommendations?
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Thanks, I'm curious if anyone successfully use them to unlock phone yet
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Hi,
After a quick search on Google, the first results page points to www.unlockunit.com, while on the second page I've also found www.safeunlockcode.com. I couldn't find the prices for the latter, but the first company seems to have some pretty accessible fees.
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Unlock Unit could not help me and had to refund my payment. They required me to upload a video of proof that the code they provided didn't work. It seems the phone can only be unlocked with the Unlock app that comes pre-installed, at least for now. T-Mobile hasn't even been able to help me unlock it yet.
you do know that T-Mobile offers you x amount of days to unlock you phone right? (Device unlock) you should have an icon for it.
Rep told me today that they are only allowing unlock for business customers and long standing regular customers. (2+ year active account) If you don't qualify for this, she said the earliest people will be able to submit for an unlock is 20 days - after the buyers remorse period. Still doesn't make sense to me as that only locks me to the device and not the service.
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Rep told me today that they are only allowing unlock for business customers and long standing regular customers. (2+ year active account) If you don't qualify for this, she said the earliest people will be able to submit for an unlock is 20 days - after the buyers remorse period. Still doesn't make sense to me as that only locks me to the device and not the service.
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I see what you are saying. I have been with them for 10 years so I see where I wouldn't have that issue. Making you wait the 20 days does not make sense seeing that you are tied to the phone anyways or maybe because people may try to flip the it for $? I am sure they have their reasons. I would wait if you are not in a big rush.
Seems like those of us who got the phone to immediately use on AT&T are at a painful time. I haven't been able to use my edge as my primary device because of the unlock struggle. Now I can open a business line with tmobile no problem and tmobile has wideband in my area, it's just that for the same $55 I'd pay them for unlimited everything, I get better coverage with cricket and get 20GB (which I'm grandfathered) which feels like unlimited because I use 10GB under super heavy usage.
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Seems like those of us who got the phone to immediately use on AT&T are at a painful time. I haven't been able to use my edge as my primary device because of the unlock struggle. Now I can open a business line with tmobile no problem and tmobile has wideband in my area, it's just that for the same $55 I'd pay them for unlimited everything, I get better coverage with cricket and get 20GB (which I'm grandfathered) which feels like unlimited because I use 10GB under super heavy usage.
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Maybe its only matter of time that the people of xdadevelopers came up with an unlock option by software.
Hope it doesn' t take long.
not sre which varient you ask for but one of my friend successfully unlocked his at&t variant with www.codes2unlock.com
Just unlock my tmob s6 edge with theunlockpros.com just take like 15 minutes, cost like 25 dollars you have to download a software then a guy connects to your computer and will guide you all the process to unlock your phone, it helps if you already rooted with pingpong.
janocool said:
Just unlock my tmob s6 edge with theunlockpros.com just take like 15 minutes, cost like 25 dollars you have to download a software then a guy connects to your computer and will guide you all the process to unlock your phone, it helps if you already rooted with pingpong.
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Or if you don't want your phone to get bricked when updating to 5.1.1 I just require imei number and I can help you unlock it official way
Sunderwear said:
Or if you don't want your phone to get bricked when updating to 5.1.1 I just require imei number and I can help you unlock it official way
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curious,, what's the official way ? is that different from the remote unlocking some people here are offering with teamviewer etc ?
batillojr said:
curious,, what's the official way ? is that different from the remote unlocking some people here are offering with teamviewer etc ?
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you do it tru the tmobile app.
Sunderwear said:
you do it tru the tmobile app.
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ohhhhh !! nice job then !
Yea, hell no i'm letting anyone connect to my computer. I got it done via http://instantunlocks.com like i have with all my other phones in the past
ballu84 said:
Yea, hell no i'm letting anyone connect to my computer. I got it done via http://instantunlocks.com like i have with all my other phones in the past
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Uhh what? http://instantunlocks.com/?product=unlock-samsung-usa-all-models
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Era1985 said:
Hi! I successfully unlocked my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge thanks to the Unlocking service called called UnlockBase. They've got this Direct Remote Unlock solution working with Original USB Cable to Unlock any Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.
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Just unlock my tmob s6 edge with theunlockpros.com just take like 15 minutes, cost like 25 dollars you have to download a software then a guy connects to your computer and will guide you all the process to unlock your phone, it helps if you already rooted with pingpong.
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Uhh what? http://instantunlocks.com/?product=unlock-samsung-usa-all-models
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no, i used this service http://instantunlocks.com/?product=t-mobilemetropcs-usa-unlock-via-android-app . i think this is the only way to unlock the newer tmobile phones except iphones
I always use https://www.unlockbase.com/ when I need an unlock.
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I always use https://www.unlockbase.com/ when I need an unlock.
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Yea but like the other users mentioned,unlock base is on some weird **** connecting phones to the computer and unlocking remotely. NO THANK YOU!!!
Are you still offering the unlock service?
Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.
Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1
Unlock DOES NOT WORK from cellunlocker.net
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Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.
Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1
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I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET
Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.
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I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET
Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.
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Thanks for saving my 20 bucks by your advise about Cellunlocker.net as i was thinking to order to them.
Do you have it on a payment plan or do you own it outright?
Ohh joy because ive used them too and guess what it does not work.
chubbychub said:
I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET
Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.
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Did you buy your phone online? Do you know the original owner? I ran it to the issue where the sell of my phone was the original owner and still had the cell phone under is name with ATT but not activate. The seller has to contact ATT and let them know that they sold the device and then once it is release the unlock code works.
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opiumfever said:
Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.
Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1
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I just unlocked my Note 4 and my wife's Note Edge in the last couple weeks and I used imei-unlocker.com. It was $29.90 something and worked flawlessly. We had the codes back and phones unlocked within a few hours of placing an order.
Just a quick tip for anyone else needing to unlock, try going though ATT first.
I bought my phone used and submitted the info and while it said 2 business days I had my code within minutes - for free.
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/index.html?_ga=1.49591136.739536559.1446418073#/
True. ^^^^ I have unlocked for free from att. Phone has to be clean imei paid for completely. If not they won't give u code.
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To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.
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To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.
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don't need an account, just choose "Non-AT&T Mobility Customer"
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To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.
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borijess said:
True. ^^^^ I have unlocked for free from att. Phone has to be clean imei paid for completely. If not they won't give u code.
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i just bought a new AT&T Note 4 on eBay for use with Cricket Wireless, i filled out
the AT&T unlock request selecting "Non-AT&T Customer" and had the unlock code
exactly 48 hours later for free. phone was successfully unlocked !
Hi, The 1700$ for 2x S8+ promotion suites my needs, the only problem is I have to activate T-mobile line but I would like to take it with me to Israel.
Is it possible to unlock it? (Via T-Mobile or by installing a new rom)
moonknightthe1st said:
Hi, The 1700$ for 2x S8+ promotion suites my needs, the only problem is I have to activate T-mobile line but I would like to take it with me to Israel.
Is it possible to unlock it? (Via T-Mobile or by installing a new rom)
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Are you paying for the phone in full immediately, or paying monthly for it? There is no way to install a new ROM since there is no root or bootloader unlock yet.
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Are you paying for the phone in full immediately, or paying monthly for it? There is no way to install a new ROM since there is no root or bootloader unlock yet.
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I'm paying full. does it make any difference?
moonknightthe1st said:
I'm paying full. does it make any difference?
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Yes, because TMobile won't unlock the phone unless it's paid off.
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There's an unlock app built right into the phone by T-Mobile. As long as it's paid off fully, the app "should" see that and permanently unlock it.
Also, you need to be on t-mobile for at least 40 days.
If he calls on and says he is traveling he could get it done in less than 40 days. I had my LG V20 unlocked with around 28 days on the T-Mobile network.
I'm the t mobile app, there is a option to unlock it temporarily for the trip. But he should be able to unlock it permanently
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If he calls on and says he is traveling he could get it done in less than 40 days. I had my LG V20 unlocked with around 28 days on the T-Mobile network.
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Yes this is true.. I "traveled" numerous times, and TMO Reps request the unlock, as long as the device is paid off. I had my unlock acceptance. Hence, I requested my unlock on Friday April 22nd, and got the acceptance on April 24th. In reality the 40 day rule has a loophole.
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T-Mo is pretty relaxed with unlocking these days. Got on T-Mo app and start a chat. Told rep that I need the phone unlocked for travel. Rep came back within 2 mins and told me to do a Permanent Unlock request from the app and it worked. I still have device payment on this phone by the way. ?
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FWIW Best Buy begins selling unlocked S8/+ on May 31.
How does two S8+ for $1700 qualify as a promotion? ”Promotion" generally implies a discount of some kind.
Hey guys, check out this promotion: Ford is selling Mustang GTs at $40,000 each, or two for $80,000.
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rflieger said:
How does two S8+ for $1700 qualify as a promotion? ”Promotion" generally implies a discount of some kind.
Hey guys, check out this promotion: Ford is selling Mustang GTs at $40,000 each, or two for $80,000.
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The date he posted Samsung.com was running a promo for a $750 rebate when buying two T-Mobile S8/S8+ phones
I purchased my T-Mobile phone from Samsung. Asked T-Force to add my IEMI to their system so i could ask for unlock code in 40 days when i am travelling. Next day they said it was approved for unlock and to use the Unlock App. Used the phone for less than 10 days and unlocked
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I purchased my T-Mobile phone from Samsung. Asked T-Force to add my IEMI to their system so i could ask for unlock code in 40 days when i am travelling. Next day they said it was approved for unlock and to use the Unlock App. Used the phone for less than 10 days and unlocked
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Good thing you went though T-Force, every other support channel seems totally clueless about unlocking T-Mobile phones bought directly through Samsung. They try to whitelist the IMEI in the Device Unlock app, but that won't work. They need to send a request to add the IMEI to their inventory system so it looks like it was sold by them.
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Good thing you went though T-Force, every other support channel seems totally clueless about unlocking T-Mobile phones bought directly through Samsung. They try to whitelist the IMEI in the Device Unlock app, but that won't work. They need to send a request to add the IMEI to their inventory system so it looks like it was sold by them.
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Yup, i asked t add to their system. This is how i started the conversation.
"Hi, I purchased a Samsung S8+ from Samsung directly (T-mobile branded), but it is not showing up as a T-Mobile device under my account. I'd like to have my IMEI added as T-Mobile phone so i can request a SIM Unlock. Please help."
T-Force CSR asked for IMEI to add to their system and submitted it for unlock.
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Yup, i asked t add to their system. This is how i started the conversation.
"Hi, I purchased a Samsung S8+ from Samsung directly (T-mobile branded), but it is not showing up as a T-Mobile device under my account. I'd like to have my IMEI added as T-Mobile phone so i can request a SIM Unlock. Please help."
T-Force CSR asked for IMEI to add to their system and submitted it for unlock.
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Technically I would think they had no choice but to unlock yours immediately. If you didn't purchase it directly from them how could they fully bind you to their policy.
moonknightthe1st said:
Hi, The 1700$ for 2x S8+ promotion suites my needs, the only problem is I have to activate T-mobile line but I would like to take it with me to Israel.
Is it possible to unlock it? (Via T-Mobile or by installing a new rom)
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Just seen this on android central, in Canada new law is to have all phones in 2017 unlocked,
At the end of the article.. found this..
Other devices, like the Galaxy S8, are sold unlocked and become locked to the first SIM card inserted in the phone.
My phone will be coming in, I hear some people saying some are unlocked, after putting in ur sim, has anyone tried putting another sim from another provider.
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mrbear01 said:
I purchased my T-Mobile phone from Samsung. Asked T-Force to add my IEMI to their system so i could ask for unlock code in 40 days when i am travelling. Next day they said it was approved for unlock and to use the Unlock App. Used the phone for less than 10 days and unlocked
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I just bought a new Samsung galaxy s8 plus from t-mobile I even put down $730.00 and I'm trying to get it permanently unlocked but t-mobile will only temporary unlock it.I'm going to Australia for 6 months for work.any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks In advance!!!
vnphantom said:
T-Mo is pretty relaxed with unlocking these days. Got on T-Mo app and start a chat. Told rep that I need the phone unlocked for travel. Rep came back within 2 mins and told me to do a Permanent Unlock request from the app and it worked. I still have device payment on this phone by the way. ?
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Good thing you went though T-Force, every other support channel seems totally clueless about unlocking T-Mobile phones bought directly through Samsung. They try to whitelist the IMEI in the Device Unlock app, but that won't work. They need to send a request to add the IMEI to their inventory system so it looks like it was sold by them.
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On a whim, I fired up the device unlocker app, and I was instantly approved for a permanent device unlock. I am on Jump on Demand (lease arrangement) from T-Mobile.
If you own the phone and there's no balance why can't Verizon unlock it so that I can unlock the bootloader? I have a Tmobile Oneplus 6t as well and I purchased it outright and the TMobile Rep unlocked it for me. Has anyone ever called Verizon to unlock the Pixel?
I've used my pixel on T-Mobile without any issues.
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If you own the phone and there's no balance why can't Verizon unlock it? I have a Tmobile Oneplus 6t as well and I purchased it outright and the TMobile Rep unlocked it for me. Has anyone ever called Verizon to unlock the Pixel?
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I've used my pixel on T-Mobile without any issues.
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That is true I am also using the Verizon variante on TMobile but what I'm saying is my TMobile OnePlus 6t came with a greyed out OEM Unlock option. So I called TMobile and told them I want the phone unlocked and they did it. I just had to factory reset the phone and the option was no longer greyed out. So I'm wondering why can't Verizon do the same for the Pixel? I mean I do own the phone out right no finance.
Verizon will not allow the bootloader unlock and I highly doubt any devs are looking into it either.
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Verizon will not allow the bootloader unlock and I highly doubt any devs are looking into it either.
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That's stupid specially if I own the phone, it's like they still have control over it even though I own it. I guess that's what I get for being impatient and rushing to get the Pixel instead ordering it from Google and waiting on the shipping
I'm in the same boat but to be honest the whole point of a pixel in my opinion is to get a pure Google experience.. I don't have a valid reason to root to be honest. Also my work apps won't work on a rooted phone so might as well be bootloader locked
As I'm in Ireland and bought the 3xl while on a work trip on launch day I'm tempted to see if Verizon might unlock it for me.. really it's not making much difference to me
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That's stupid specially if I own the phone, it's like they still have control over it even though I own it. I guess that's what I get for being impatient and rushing to get the Pixel instead ordering it from Google and waiting on the shipping
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So please elaborate. You bought the phone from Verizon to use on another network? How and why would you do that? If I wasn't on VZW I'd never get the phone from them... oh wait, did you buy it from BB, i.e. the VZW version on discount? If so you probably need to return it if it's still possible. If not then you are locked forever. Only way is to sell it and buy another. Yes, you own the phone but they own the discount you got from BB and basically you're screwed. Damn that sucks man.
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So please elaborate. You bought the phone from Verizon to use on another network? How and why would you do that? If I wasn't on VZW I'd never get the phone from them... oh wait, did you buy it from BB, i.e. the VZW version on discount? If so you probably need to return it if it's still possible. If not then you are locked forever. Only way is to sell it and buy another. Yes, you own the phone but they own the discount you got from BB and basically you're screwed. Damn that sucks man.
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When I say I bought it outright I mean no discount, I paid just over $1000 for the pixel 3xl from best buy but it's all good I'll sell it and buy another one from google
Mine unlocked within 10 hours after purchase. I've read that all their phones were locked to Verizon before they're sold to prevent theft.
shawn605 said:
Mine unlocked within 10 hours after purchase. I've read that all their phones were locked to Verizon before they're sold to prevent theft.
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Your bootloader or your sims card,?
Homeboy76 said:
Your bootloader or your sims card,?
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He's talking about the SIM card.
VZW will not and has never unlocked a BL on any phone that had a locked BL. They say it protects their nerwork... More like they hate people hacking their apps and loosing money.
Last unlocked BL they sold was Nexus 6... Correct me, cuz I did zero research on this... Just my cloudy damaged memory
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He's talking about the SIM card.
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Thread: Pixel 3 XL Questions and Answers...
Question: Will Verizon unlock the Pixel?
I thought that's what he meant, I asked for clarification.
As for the bootloader, no they will not. I just moved to Pixel 3 XL after getting an OG Verizon PIxel XL right after launch (actually immediately after the dePixel exploit was published or I would have purchased direct from Google or chose another phone). This same discussion along with the same "it's not fair since I own the device" arguments has been going on for years. Look at Huawei for evidence that bootloader locking is becoming more restrictive and not less. You can only purchase the device outright, and even they have discontinued the bootloader code request system. Eventually an exploit might come around, but maybe it won't. jcase pretty much said the original dePixel find was an accident, and it took another year and a half or so to find another for a phone that was already being replaced. Either take a risk that one will be found knowing that it might never come, or bite the bullet and buy a Google version or a 6T (where even if you get it at full price from T-Mobile you might have to wait to get BL and carrier unlock).
MArtyChubbs said:
VZW will not and has never unlocked a BL on any phone that had a locked BL. They say it protects their nerwork...
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Does it protect their network if I never accept any OTA updates because such updates could fix any exploits that eventually will be used to allow me to root the phone that I bought and own?
I mean, I'm just wondering what they would say/do if a lot of people start telling them point blank that they are going to boycott all security and other updates until they allow BL unlocking.
andy214 said:
Does it protect their network if I never accept any OTA updates because such updates could fix any exploits that eventually will be used to allow me to root the phone that I bought and own?
I mean, I'm just wondering what they would say/do if a lot of people start telling them point blank that they are going to boycott all security and other updates until they allow BL unlocking.
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Easy answer. They don't care about consumer opinion until results are felt. They are concerned with brand, lawsuits , and corporate spending. Look at it this way, this thread was last posted on (by me) over a year ago, and there hasn't even been a sniff of an exploit or getting Big Red to change even once.
Once, a long time ago, Verizon carried bootloader unlockable phones. My Nexus 6 was from Verizon and it was fantastic. Google made a marketing decision for Verizon to push the Pixel OG exclusively, Verizon forced them to make a varient that could be locked down and full of Verizon crapware, just like every phone on their network. OG, 2, 3 and now 4, sold by Verizon will never get natively unlocked. The only hope would be a temp root solution and being able to toggle the unlock in developers options.
6 years ago unlocked "dev" phones weren't readily available, but Google sells an unlockable version now, with financing if you want, most people that want root just buy that.
mackentosh said:
When I say I bought it outright I mean no discount, I paid just over $1000 for the pixel 3xl from best buy but it's all good I'll sell it and buy another one from google
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Yea sell that for sure. I bought a new unlocked P3XL for 400.00 on Amazon last month.
I couldn't find any options on eBay.
Search my friend there multiple ways but you'll have to pay off at least half your bill and request unlock code from OnePlus
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Go on the T-Mobile customer help page and dm em. I made up some story and they sim unlocked it
romen288 said:
Go on the T-Mobile customer help page and dm em. I made up some story and they sim unlocked it
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I hope he has better luck then me I couldn't get them to do anything besides take money off my bill.i lucked out was one of the first ones to get help from the gentleman that had tokens
In the United States, all 4G phones have to be sold as unlocked by law. However, there are a few stipulations like owing money on the phone (purchased on credit, monthly payments) and a 30-90 day waiting period some carriers adopt.
meletiche1 said:
Search my friend there multiple ways but you'll have to pay off at least half your bill and request unlock code from OnePlus
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Any credible ones you have experience with? Couldn't find anything that looked legit and don't want to enter a card into a random website.
vibraniumdroid said:
Any credible ones you have experience with? Couldn't find anything that looked legit and don't want to enter a card into a random website.
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Me either so I just opted to contact OnePlus and request an unlock code. TMobile requires the phone to be on their network for at least 40 days and I'm good standing. Once you have that you can install the TMobile Device unlock app and see if you can proceed. If you can, TMobile will SIM unlock your phone.
meletiche1 said:
Me either so I just opted to contact OnePlus and request an unlock code. TMobile requires the phone to be on their network for at least 40 days and I'm good standing. Once you have that you can install the TMobile Device unlock app and see if you can proceed. If you can, TMobile will SIM unlock your phone.
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It has to be paid off in full as well.
vibraniumdroid said:
It has to be paid off in full as well.
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I was able to get TMO to permanently unlock my 7T just a few days ago. I had originally contacted TMobile Help on Twitter four days after getting my new 7T. I told them I was an app and ROM developer and I needed this device unlocked so I could test my apps. At that time she wouldn't unlock it and for me because I had only had my new 7T for four days. She told me she would unlock it after 40 days and if I was in good standing with my account.
I actually waited 50 days and contacted TMobile Help again on Tuesday and I was able I was given the permanent unlock. It took a little wrangling and explaining to the new person who was helping me but I got it done without having my 7T paid off.
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